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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12960Unlawful possession of an offensive weapon (screwdriver), production of an implement capable of causing serious injury · Co. Dublin · 7 Aug 2025

Man charged over screwdriver incident at Lidl, Talbot Street, Dublin

Mohamed Kaness, 38, was granted strict bail at Dublin District Court on 9 August 2025 after being charged with unlawful possession of a flathead screwdriver as a weapon and producing an implement capable of causing serious injury at Lidl on Talbot Street. He lost his hostel accommodation after footage of the incident was shared on social media.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMohamed Kaness, 38, formerly of Gardiner Street, D1, was the accused. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe initial report stated there was a man with a knife in the supermarket who had been held by security. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with unlawful possession of a flathead screwdriver as a weapon. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with producing an implement capable of causing serious injury. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was granted strict bail by Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGarda Paul Mooney objected to bail citing witness interference concerns. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe made no reply when charged with two counts under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail was set at a €200 bond. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to sign on five days a week at a Garda station. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to provide gardaí with his new address by the end of Saturday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to remain away from Talbot Street and his former hostel. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was granted legal aid and ordered to appear again in September. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe lost his hostel place when a recording of the incident surfaced online. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe could reside with a friend in the Dublin 7 area. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Aug2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man accused of swinging screwdriver at security guard loses accommodation after video shared

    First court appearance; strict bail granted; accused lost hostel accommodation after video of the incident went viral on social media.

    suspect, Mohamed Kaness, 38, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mohamed Kanessvictim